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"I’m sure you thought you knew what you were getting with GWB. How did those surprises work out for ya?"

Given the same alternatives, I'd vote for Bush again.

"I simply reject this whole notion of absolutely positively needing political experience."

Why not? There's really no skill or ability necessary in dealing with a hostile press, convincing the public to support your agenda, or working with a recalcitrant congress. You don't need any of that "prior performance" stuff to inform your decision making.

[C. Edmund Wright]

I think you missed that you and I agree on the last point.